Preheat: Heat to 1400°F (760°C) Equalize. Austenitize: 2050°F, hold time at temperature 45-60 minutes. Quench: Oil or positive pressure (4 bar minimum) to below 125°F (50°C), or salt quench to about 1000°F (540°C), then air cool to below 125°F (50°C). Salt bath treatment, if practical, will ensure the maximum attainable toughness for a given hardening […]
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How do I heat-treat 3V/CPM-154 Damascus billet?
Preheat: Heat to 1400°F (760°C) Equalize. Austenitize: For Max Toughness -1950°F-1975°F, hold time at temperature 45-60 minutes. For Max Edge Retention – 2050°F, hold time at temperature 45-60 minutes. Quench: Oil or positive pressure (4 bar minimum) to below 125°F (50°C), or salt quench to about 1000°F (540°C), then air cool to below 125°F (50°C). […]